as in walks
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner
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to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services
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Recent Examples of strolls
Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Wear it for snowy weekend strolls, festive city breaks, Christmas morning outings and all the way up until the icy bleakness of mid-March.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Vickal is not alone in his strolls.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
From strolls on the beach to walking around a new neighborhood.
—Emily Strohm, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Expect plenty of sun and no rain in sight—a Florida Thanksgiving perfect for outdoor meals, beach strolls, or travel along I-95.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In New York City, Sydney Sweeney strolls through Bryant Park with entertainment investor beau Scooter Braun, while Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish take to the streets to film new episodes of Law and Order.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The evening fades into dawn as Fifth Avenue shimmers in the early light, while a guest strolls home to the faint echo of laughter.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Tom Sitake strolls the royal blue hallways of the BYU football facility daily.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Fet-Fisk chef recommends cemetery wine strolls and late nights at the Squirrel Cage.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Kwan’s ex-fiancée, Molly (Dianne Doan), who developed amnesia after a car accident several years prior, strolls into Grey Sloan and the two attempt a relationship again … until Kwan learns that Molly’s using him in hopes of getting her memories back.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The man in the box turns out to be Chalamet, who emerges with a shorn head in a Marty Supreme sweatsuit and strolls off the field, into a shipping container, and onto a movie junket set-up.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Five minutes later, Chris Jones strolls into the same space — not all that unlike his stroll on his final play — and offers the same sentiment more forcefully.
—Sam McDowell October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Outside, lush tropical gardens and an expansive evergreen lawn provide ample opportunities for strolls and prime waterfall views, while the heated pool, surrounded by palms towering over chaise lounges, is the perfect spot to unwind and listen to a live band playing in the courtyard.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Wear it for snowy weekend strolls, festive city breaks, Christmas morning outings and all the way up until the icy bleakness of mid-March.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Vickal is not alone in his strolls.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
From strolls on the beach to walking around a new neighborhood.
—Emily Strohm, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Expect plenty of sun and no rain in sight—a Florida Thanksgiving perfect for outdoor meals, beach strolls, or travel along I-95.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
When the door opens, Bear strolls in, his front leg covered in paint—clear evidence of his accidental mischief.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In New York City, Sydney Sweeney strolls through Bryant Park with entertainment investor beau Scooter Braun, while Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish take to the streets to film new episodes of Law and Order.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The evening fades into dawn as Fifth Avenue shimmers in the early light, while a guest strolls home to the faint echo of laughter.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Tom Sitake strolls the royal blue hallways of the BYU football facility daily.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Fet-Fisk chef recommends cemetery wine strolls and late nights at the Squirrel Cage.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Kwan’s ex-fiancée, Molly (Dianne Doan), who developed amnesia after a car accident several years prior, strolls into Grey Sloan and the two attempt a relationship again … until Kwan learns that Molly’s using him in hopes of getting her memories back.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The man in the box turns out to be Chalamet, who emerges with a shorn head in a Marty Supreme sweatsuit and strolls off the field, into a shipping container, and onto a movie junket set-up.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Five minutes later, Chris Jones strolls into the same space — not all that unlike his stroll on his final play — and offers the same sentiment more forcefully.
—Sam McDowell October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
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That’s why so many invest in a quality winter jacket to keep them warm on walks during winter months.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Boating safaris and guided bush walks are also very popular here—look out for elephants, wild dogs, and lions.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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During times of rising inflation, the Fed often hikes rates to put a lid on rising prices.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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Typically, the Fed hikes rates or keeps them steady to tame inflation.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This early landmark of Swedish cinema was one of Ingmar Bergman’s favorite movies, and the influence is obvious in eerie scenes where a ghostly driver dressed like the Grim Reaper roams the countryside searching for souls.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some locals believe founder Charles Pfister still roams the property, according to reports, and even celebrities like rapper Megan Thee Stallion have gone ghost hunting there.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Strolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolls. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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